IRCC conducted first-Ever Express Entry Draw for Trades Occupation
In the most recent Express Entry draw that took place on August 3, 2023, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) extended invitations to 1,500 candidates belonging to the Trades Category. This event marked the inaugural targeted draw for this specific group and constituted the third consecutive draw of August 2023. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed to qualify for this draw stood at 388. The introduction of this new category aims to attract adept professionals in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and welding, in order to effectively address the labor requirements within Canada’s construction sector.
This draw succeeded the all-program draw on August 1 and a distinct draw focused on French speakers on August 2. In direct comparison to the draw for French speakers, the CRS score in the present draw was notably lower by 47 points, and the number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued increased by 700.
It’s pertinent to observe that draws oriented around specific categories have consistently exhibited a decreased CRS cutoff score in contrast to recent all-program draws. To illustrate, the preceding all-program draw necessitated a cutoff score of 517, which exceeded today’s CRS cutoff score by 129 points.
Express Entry Draw # 261 Â Â
- Draw type: Category Based
- Program: Trade occupations (2023-1)
- Number of Invitations Issued: 1,500
- Minimum CRS: 388
- Tie-breaking rule: June 07, 2023, at 07:03:08 UTC
What is the eligibility Requirements for the Express Entry Trade Occupation?
In order to be eligible for the trade occupation category in this draw, candidates are required to satisfy the subsequent criteria:
Possess a minimum of 6 months of consistent full-time employment, or an equivalent duration of part-time work, within a single occupation as indicated in the provided table.
The work experience should have been gained within the last 3 years, and it is acceptable whether it was acquired in Canada or overseas.
Successfully meet all the distinct prerequisites detailed in the guidelines specified for this specific draw.
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Points Data up to August 3, 2023
As of August 3, 2023, a cumulative total of 211,529 individuals have completed and submitted their profiles via the Express Entry system, as communicated by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Within this pool of applicants, the most extensive segment, constituting 55,295 individuals, garnered CRS scores that ranged from 451 to 500. In addition, there were 2,019 candidates who secured scores spanning from 501 to 600, while another 1,308 profiles displayed scores in the range of 601 to 1200. These statistics provide an overview of the distribution of CRS scores among the profiles of prospective immigrants within the Express Entry system on the mentioned date.
